Horizon Fitness SL5.0E ERGOMETER User manual

ELLIPTICAL
SL5.0E ERGOMETER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING STARTED/POWER
MOVING/FOOT POSITION
KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL
QUICK START UP
PROGRAMMING
DISPLAY
PROGRAM PROFILES
USING YOUR HRC PROGRAM
USING YOUR FIT-TEST PROGRAM
USING YOUR STEP-TEST PROGRAM
USING YOUR WATTS CONTROL PROGRAM
USING YOUR CUSTOM PROGRAMS
MONITORING YOUR HEART RATE
TARGET HEART RATE ZONE
TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER
HEART RATE TROUBLESHOOTING
COMMON PRODUCT QUESTIONS
EXERCISE GUIDELINES
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
DEVELOPING A FITNESS PROGRAM
THE IMPORTANCE OF WARM UP AND COOL DOWN
ACHIEVING YOUR FITNESS GOALS
WEEKLY LOG SHEET
MONTHLY LOG SHEET
LIMITED HOME USE WARRANTY
!CAUTION
Read all precautions and instructions in this manual before using this equipment.
Save this manual for future reference.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical product, basic precautions should always be followed.
Read all instructions before using this exercise product.
WARNING !
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock or injury to persons:
•Use this exercise product for its intended use as described in this Owner's guide. Do
not use attachments not recommended by the manufacture.
•Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
•Do not remove the elliptical trainer's side covers.
•Never operate this elliptical trainer if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been damaged, or immersed in water.
•Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
•Do not use outdoors.
•Only use the power cord provided with your Horizon Fitness Elliptical Trainer.
•Never place the power cord under carpeting or place any object on top of the power
cord, which may pinch or damage it.
•Unplug your Horizon Fitness Elliptical Trainer before moving it.
Information to the check after German Institute for Standardization EN
957:
•Brake system dependent on speed
•Watt announcement is calibrated and opposed after EN 957-5
•Device class H
•User's weight 130 kgs
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION!
•If you experience chest pains, nausea, dizziness or shortness of breath, stop exercising
immediately and consult your physician before continuing.
•Do not turn pedal arms by hand.
•Do not wear clothing that might catch on any part of the elliptical trainer.
•Make sure handlebars are secure before each use.
•Read the owner's guide before operating this elliptical trainer.
•Maintain a comfortable pace. Do not 'sprint' above 80 rpms on this machine.
•To maintain balance it is recommended to keep a grip on the handlebars while exercising,
mounting or dismounting the machine.
OPERATION
It is essential that your elliptical trainer is used only indoors, in a climate controlled room.
If your elliptical trainer has been exposed to colder temperatures or high moisture cli-
mates, it is strongly recommended that the elliptical trainer is warmed up to room tem-
perature before first time use. Failure to do so may cause premature electronic failure.
CHILDREN
•Keep children off of your elliptical trainer at all times.
•When the elliptical is in use, young children and pets should be kept at least 10 feet
away.
CLEANING
•Clean with soap with a slightly damp cloth only. Never use solvents.
OTHER SAFETY TIPS FOR YOUR HORIZION FITNESS ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

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POWER
Your elliptical trainer is self-powered
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CONGRATULATIONS! on choosing a Horizon Fitness Elliptical Trainer. GETTING STARTED
LEVELLING
The elliptical trainer should be level for optimum use. Once you have placed the ellipti-
cal trainer where you intend to use it, raise or lower the adjustable levellers located on
the outside of each pedal arm. Once you have levelled the elliptical trainer, lock the lev-
ellers in place by tightening the wing nuts against the frame.
You've taken an important step in developing and sustaining an exercise program!
Your Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer is a tremendously effective tool for achieving your
personal fitness goals. Regular use of your Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer can improve
the quality of your life in so many ways.
Here are just a few of the health benefits of aerobic exercise
•Weight Loss
•AHealthier Heart
•Improved Muscle Tone
•Increased Daily Energy Levels
•Reduced Stress
•Help in Countering Anxiety and Depression
•An Improved Self Image
The key to reaping these benefits is to develop the exercise habit. Your new Horizon
Fitness elliptical trainer will help you eliminate the obstacles that prevent you from get-
ting in your exercise time. Inclement weather and darkness won't interfere with your
workout when you use your Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer in the comfort of your
home. This manual provides you with basic information for using and enjoying your new
machine. A more complete knowledge of your new Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer will
assist you in realizing your goal of a healthy lifestyle.
CAUTION: BEFORE BEGINNING ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, ALWAYS CONSULT YOUR
PHYSICIAN. IF YOU EXPERIENCE CHEST PAINS, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS OR SHORTNESS OF
BREATH, STOP EXERCISING AND CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CONTINUING.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE USE!
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION! There are several areas during the assembly process of a Horizon Fitness
elliptical trainer that special attention must be paid. It is very important to follow the
assembly instructions correctly and to make and to make sure all parts are firmly tight-
ened. If the assembly instructions are not followed correctly, the elliptical trainer could
have frame parts that are not tightened and will seem loose and may cause irritating
noises. To prevent damage to the elliptical trainer, the assembly instructions must be
reviewed and corrective actions should be taken.

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Your Horizon Fitness elliptical trainer has a pair of transport wheels built into the front
of the frame. To move, firmly grasp the rear foot tube carefully lift and roll.
CAUTION!
Our elliptical trainers are well built and heavy, weighting up to 120lbs.! Use care and
additional help if necessary when moving.
FOOT POSITION
When using your elliptical trainer, you may notice that your heel raises off of the foot
pad. This is a natural walking or running motion and you should not try to prevent this.
MOVING KNOW YOUR ELLIPTICAL TRAINER

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QUICK START UP
Your Elliptical Trainer is self-power
1. Grasp the handlebars and step up onto the foot pedals.
2. Press the 'START' button to begin exercising.
To set the timer to count up as you exercise.
Push and hold Reset button to clear any existing data.
To count up from zero simply start pedaling . Note: if you stop pedaling your data will
be retained even if the console shuts down after a period of time unless you push the
Reset button.
To set the timer for a fixed period of time to exercise.
Push and hold the button to scroll the minutes up to your desired length of time.
Releasing the button will start the count down.
3. Begin moving your feet. Gradually increase your pace to your target heart rate or perceived
exertion level. Warning! Try not to exceed 140 rpms on this machine. The amount of
pedaling resistance can be adjusted by pressing or(easiest #25w throuht hardest
#400w,5w up or down/click)
PROGRAMMING
STARTING YOUR WORKOUT
Press the ' START ' button to begin exercising
FINISHING YOUR WORKOUT
Remember to gradually slow down your pace before stopping your workout. The
machine will not stop moving if you stop your feet abruptly. After you have finished your
workout, the console will `beep' several times to let you know that your workout has fin-
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Watts Control
Exercise at a set work level.As you increase your
pedal rate(RPM),your resistance will decrease;if
you decrease your pedal rate (RPM),your resis-
tance will increase
Intervals
Improves your strength, speed, and endurance
by raising and lowering the resistance levels
throughout your workout to involve both your
heart and muscles.
Rolling
Maintains weight by gradually raising and lower-
ing the resistance level to gradually raise and
lower your heart rate.
Weight loss
Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering
the resistance level, while keeping you in your fat
burning zone.
Mountain
Improves performance and stamina by raising
the resistance level to high peaks to simulate the
most difficult outdoor terrains.
Foot Hills
Improve heart and lung capacity by continuing
exercise.
PROGRAM PROFILES
CALORIES
Shown as your total accumulated calories burned during your workout.
PULSE
Shown as Beats Per Minute. Used to monitor your heart rate during your workout (displayed
when contact is made with both grips. Pulse can only be viewed while on the pulse screen).
DISPLAY
LEVEL
Show your exercise
RPM
Shown as your rotational speed per minute
TIME
Shown as Minutes: Seconds. View the time remaining or the time elapsed in your workout.
DISTANCE
Shown as miles or kilometers. View the accumulated distance during your workout.
SPEED
Shown as your speed in miles or kilometers per hour.
WATTS
A measurement of your expending energy. May be used to evaluate and quantify your fitness
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After Burner
Promotes weight loss by raising and lowering
the resistance level, while keeping in your fat
burning zone.
HRC
Benefits weight loss by maintaining an optimum
exercise level to burn fat, while adjusting the
resistance to keep you in your target heart rate
zone.
CUSTOM 1
Customized workout, time defaults to 20 min-
utes.
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Fit-Test
Test your current lenel of physical fitness.At com-
pletion of the program,it will provide feedbacd
regarding your fitness level for you to monitor
your progress
Step test
Short Description for Step-Test Improves your
endurance by raising the wattage.Wordout time
is 30 minutes.
U S I N G Y O U R H R C P R O G R A M
Once the HRC quick program key is selected,wait for 5 seconds and you will see
the target heart rate flashing in the Heart Rate window. Using the chart on page 14,
determine your target heart rate. Your target heart rate should be set at a number that
you will be able to exercise at throughout the majority of your workout. To adjust the
target heart rate, Press the plus + or minus - buttons.
Once you have chosen your target heart rate, wait for five seconds and you will see the
time flashing in the Time window. Press the plus + or minus - buttons to adjust your
time. Once you choose your time, Press the‘Start’button and begin your workout.
The ‘THR Zone’program will have a 5 minute warm up time before it will get you in your
‘target heart rate zone’.
After the 5 munute warm up period, the resistance level will increase gradually to get
the user to the entered ‘target heart rate zone’.Once the user is at the ‘target heart rate
zone’,plus or minus 5 beats, the resistance level will remain at the current resistance
level.
The last 5 minutes of the program will begin the cool down period. At this time,the pro-
gram will gradually decrease the resistance level to give the user a smooth cool down.
Note: The Chest Strap Transmitter is required to use the HRC Program.
CHEST STRAP TRANSMITTER PLACEMENT AND MOISTENING THE
ELECTRODES
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USING YOUR FIT-TEST PROGRAM
Your Fit-Test Program is designed for you to test your current level of physical fitness. At
completion of the program, it will provide feedback regarding your fitness level for you
to monitor your progress. To use your Fit-Test Program, follow these instructions:
1) Choose the "Fit-Test" program using the - or + keys, then press "Select".
2) Use the - or + keys to choose the desired Watts set up. The default Watts set up
is 25W, and the Watts range is 25 ~ 400W. Next, please press the "Select" key to confirm
the Watts setting.
3) Use the - or + keys to choose your Sex, Men or Women. Next, please press the
"Select" key to confirm.
4) Use the - or + keys to choose your Age. The default Age is 30, and the age range
is 20 ~ 70 years old. Next, please press the "Select" key to confirm the your Age.
5) Use the - or + keys to choose the desired Time set up. The default Time set is 10
minutes, and the time range is 5 ~ 15 minutes. For an optimum Fit-Test, the recom-
mended program Time setup is 10 minutes. Next, please press the "Select" key to confirm
the Time setting.
6) Use the - or + keys to choose your Weight. The default Weight set up is
75kg/165lbs, and the weight range is 25 ~ 150kg / 55 ~ 330lbs. Next, please press the
"Select" key to confirm your Weight.
7) Press the "Start" key to begin your Fit-Test Program.
8) After the Fit-Test Program is over the screen will show feedback regarding your level
of physical fitness, which are Low, Fair, Average, Good, or Excellent.
9) Reminder: You are unable to adjust the Resistance Level when using the Fit-Test
Program.
USING YOUR STEP-TEST PROGRAM
USING YOUR STEP-TEST PROGRAM
1. Choose the Step - Test program using the – or + keys, then press select.
2. Use the – or + keys to choose the desired Starts-Watts set up. The Start-Watt values
are 25, 50, 75, 100W. Next, please press Select key to confirm the Watts setting.
3. Use the – or + keys to choose your Weight. The default Weight set up is 75kg/150lbs,
and the Weight range is 25-150kg/50-400lbs.
4. Next, please press Start key to start the Step Test
5. The wattage will increase all 3 minutes by 25 Watt.
Choose the Start-Watts values:
- 25 Watt Beginning
- 50 Watt Intermediate
- 75 Watt Advanced
- 100 Watt Athlete
The default time is 30 minutes. Stop your workout if you do not feel good. Try to devel-
op your endurance by the next workout. You get information about your training per-
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USING YOUR WATTS CONTROL PROGRAM
Your Watts Control Program is designed for you to exercise at a set work level. The resis-
tance level will increase or decrease according to the pedal rate (RPM) in order to achieve
your desired Watts set. To use your Watts Control Program, follow these instructions:
1) Choose the "Watts Control" program using the - or + keys, then press "Select".
2) Use the - or + keys to choose the desired Watts set up. The default Watts set up
is 25W, and the Watts range is 25 ~ 400W. Next, please press the "Select" key to confirm
the Watts setting.
3) Use the - or + keys to choose the desired Time set up. The default Time set up is
30 minutes, and the time range is 5 ~ 99 minutes. Next, please press the "Select" key to
confirm the Time setting.
4) Use the - or + keys to choose your Weight. The default Weight set up is
75kg/165lbs, and the weight range is 25 ~ 150kg / 55 ~ 330lbs. Next, please press the
"Select" key to confirm your Weight.
5) Press the "Start" key to begin your Watts Control Program.
USING YOUR CUSTOM PROGRAMS
Your Custom Program is designed to allow you to create your own programming , with
the ability to save your program settings for future workouts. To use your Custom
Program , follow these instructions:
1) Once the Custom Programs has been selected , press 'SELECT'
2) Choose your desired time using the + or - keys and press 'SELECT'
3) Choose your desired watt level using the + or - keys and press 'SELECT'. You will
need to select a watt level for all 15 segments, pressing 'SELEC' after each segment.
4) Once all 15 watt level segments have been chosen , you will need to input your name
, choose your desired letter using + and - keys and press 'SELECT' . Once you have
chosen your desired name which is no more than 9 letters , press 'STOP' to begin your
program . At this time , your program has been successfully saved into memory , and can
be used for future workouts.
5) To reset your program information and delete it from memory , press and hold the
'SELECT' button for 5 seconds once you have selected the Custom Program in the start
menu.
6) While using your saved program in the Custom Program , you are able to adjust the
watt level , but any changes will not be saved .